Moving to Bertram WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Bertram — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,997 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bertram grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,118 → 6,196 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 3.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, India, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bertram sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kwinana, 1.3 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 3 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 17.3 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 33 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 supermarkets · 26 parks — see them all on the Bertram profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bertram Primary School 100 m · The King's College 900 m · North Parmelia Primary School 1.4 km · Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 1.9 km · Wellard Primary School 2.3 km · Gilmore College 2.9 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Wellard Campus) 3 km · Orelia Primary School 3.1 km
Groceries: IGA 200 m · Aldi 2.8 km · Woolworths 2.8 km · Coles 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Ascot Park 350 m · Parkfield Park 450 m · Moombaki Reserve 500 m · Centennial Park 600 m · McCallum Reserve 650 m · Chipperton Reserve 700 m · Burkett Park 850 m · Churchyard Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bertram, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Red-capped Parrot · Red Wattlebird · Whistling Kite · New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bertram, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertram here | 6,196 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Wellard | 14,127 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Anketell | 280 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Calista | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bertram profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,118 people to 6,196. It sits about 33 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Kwinana station is roughly 1.3 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bertram vs Parmelia · Bertram vs Orelia.
Nearby guides: Parmelia · Wellard · Orelia · Kwinana Town Centre · Anketell · Calista.
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